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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.16, 3,702.72 and 928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.16, 3,702.72 and 928.32 is: 1,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.16 : 3,702.72 = 928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.16/3,702.72 = 928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.16x = 3,702.72 × 928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.16x = 3,437,309.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437,309.03/2,468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.66

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